5 Pad Kee Mao Recipes, A Special Thai Noodle You Can Try at Home

Kapanlagi.com - Have KLovers ever tasted the tantalizing spicy sensation of pad kee mao? This special Thai noodle dish is known for its strong flavor and appetizing aroma. In Thai language, the expression for this noodle "kee mao" means "drunkard".

This is because this noodle is often considered a comfort food for curing hangovers. But don't worry, KLovers don't need to be drunk to enjoy its deliciousness! With easily obtainable ingredients and simple cooking methods, you can make this special Thai noodle.

Come on, check out some recipes for pad kee mao, a dish with the authentic taste of Thai street food in your own kitchen. Just check it out, KLovers!

1. Classic Pad Kee Mao

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Thai fried noodles with a balanced spicy, sweet, and savory flavor. Wide noodles are cooked with typical Thai spices, fresh vegetables, and chicken. The aroma of Thai basil gives a distinctive freshness. Here is how to make this Pad Kee Mao dish:

Ingredients:

- 400g fresh wide noodles

- 200g chicken

- 3 cloves garlic

- 2 large red chilies

- 5 bird's eye chilies

- 2 tbsp oyster sauce

- 1 tbsp fish sauce

- Thai basil

- Green vegetables (kailan/mustard greens)

- Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and chilies until fragrant

2. Add chicken, cook until it changes color

3. Add noodles and seasonings

4. Add green vegetables

5. Stir well until cooked

6. Add Thai basil and serve

2. Pad Kee Mao Seafood

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A variation of pad kee mao with a variety of fresh seafood such as shrimp, squid, and clams. The naturally sweet taste of seafood perfectly blends with spicy Thai seasonings. Here’s how to make this pad kee mao dish:

Ingredients:

- 400g fresh wide noodles

- 200g mixed seafood

- 3 cloves garlic

- 4 red chilies

- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

- 2 tablespoons fish sauce

- Thai basil

- Bell pepper

- Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and chilies

2. Add seafood, cook until it changes color

3. Add noodles and seasonings

4. Add bell pepper

5. Stir well until cooked

6. Sprinkle with Thai basil and serve

3. Vegetarian Pad Kee Mao

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A vegetarian version with various fresh vegetables and mushrooms as a substitute for meat. It retains the authentic Thai flavor by using vegetarian sauce. Here’s how to make this pad kee mao dish:

Ingredients:

- 400g fresh wide noodles

- 200g shiitake mushrooms

- Broccoli

- Carrot

- Baby corn

- 3 cloves garlic

- Red chili

- Vegetarian sauce

- Thai basil

- Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and chili

2. Add mushrooms

3. Add vegetables

4. Add noodles and seasonings

5. Stir well until cooked

6. Sprinkle with Thai basil and serve

4. Pad Kee Mao Beef

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Pad kee mao with juicy slices of beef. The tender texture of the meat combined with the noodles and spicy seasoning creates a filling dish. Here’s how to make this pad kee mao preparation:

Ingredients:

- 400g fresh wide noodles

- 200g sliced beef

- 3 cloves garlic

- 5 bird's eye chilies

- 2 tbsp oyster sauce

- 1 tbsp fish sauce

- Thai basil

- Bell pepper

- Onion

- Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and chilies

2. Add the beef

3. Add onion and bell pepper

4. Add noodles and seasonings

5. Stir well until cooked

6. Sprinkle with Thai basil and serve

5. Pad Kee Mao Egg

A simple version with eggs as the main protein. Scrambled eggs provide a rich texture and flavor to the noodles. Here’s how to make this pad kee mao preparation:

Ingredients:

- 400g fresh wide noodles

- 3 eggs

- 3 cloves garlic

- Red chili

- 2 tbsp oyster sauce

- 1 tbsp fish sauce

- Thai basil

- Green vegetables

- Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and chili

2. Add eggs, scramble

3. Add noodles and seasonings

4. Add green vegetables

5. Stir well until cooked

6. Sprinkle with Thai basil

General Tips for Making Pad Kee Mao:

- Use fresh noodles for the best results

- Ensure the wok or frying pan is really hot

- Cook on high heat so the noodles don’t become soggy

- Prepare all ingredients before you start cooking

- Adjust the spiciness level to your taste

- Don’t forget to add Thai basil for an authentic aroma

Those are some pad kee mao recipes that you can make at home. After reading this article, KLovers must make it right away, because if not now, when else?

(kpl/dhm)